19/12/2025
Thailand Gen Z: 2025 Snapshot & What to Expect in 2026!
Gen Z in Thailand is always-online and social-led. With ~65M internet users and ~51M active social users (Meltwater / DataReportal), TikTok and IG have become the dominant spaces for discovery and daily entertainment.
Notably, Gen Z women are spending 2.6× more time on these platforms compared to TV (We Are Social).
When it comes to shopping decisions, search + short video lead the journey:
- 82% of Thai Gen Z use Google before purchasing and 93% say YouTube boosts their confidence to buy (Google).
- Social commerce is now standard, with TikTok Shop rapidly catching up to Shopee and Lazada (YouGov).
On money and work:
- Gen Z continues to prioritise balance and personal happiness over traditional career norms (Deloitte).
- A 2025 Krungsri study also highlights more thoughtful spending and saving behaviours.
In FMCG and lifestyle:
- Routines are shifting towards “permissible treats” and functional snacks (Worldpanel).
- Personal care preferences continue to be shaped by brand authenticity and influencer-led discovery (YouGov).
Signals to Watch in 2026
- TikTok’s ฿126.8B data hub investment will accelerate creator commerce and new ad tools (Reuters).
- Expect growth in co-created products, live shopping, and proof-based content (TikTok What’s Next).
- “Smart indulgence” spending and value-led bundles will stay strong (Investopedia).
- Bangkok’s rising Gen-Z cultural gravity boosts demand for events, fashion, and collabs (Bangkok Post).
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IN SUMMARY:
Gen Z in Thailand is driving a shift in how brands must show up:
- Social-first, video-first, mobile-always
- Search + short-form video = new shopping funnel
- Authenticity, value, and creator-led proof matter more than ever
Looking ahead to 2026:
- TikTok’s major investment accelerates creator commerce
- Live shopping + co-created product drops will scale fast
- “Smart indulgence” and value-designed bundles continue to win
- Brands that co-create (not just advertise) will lead.
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